Career Discovery Ladder | Rush's

Fast food restaurants, also known as quick service restaurants, are a specific type of restaurant characterized by its fast food cuisine and by its minimal table service.

The Rush family has been serving delicious shakes and burgers since 1940. Rush's prides themselves on providing customers with good, fresh made food and pairing it with service that is fast and courteous.

This career ladder spotlights several Rush's employees as they tell you about their experiences working in the quick service food industry. We'll take a look at the following jobs: Cashier, Crew Leader, Assistant Manager, General Manager, and President / CEO.

A job in the quick service food industry is a great way to get started in the hospitality and foodservice industry. These jobs offer high school students an opportunity to gain valuable experience while earning money for college (or to have fun) and offer a flexible schedule so you can still do your homework.

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Pastry Shop Owner

Congratulations! You've made it to the top of the Pastry Chef Career Ladder. Although you may have reached the top of your personal career ladder there is no time to relax. Becoming a pastry shop owner is a lot of work but also extremely rewarding. We recently caught up with Lauren Mitterer, owner of WildFlour Pastry, to tell us a little bit about how she got to where she is today and the career ladder she climbed to get there. Take a look!

Congratulations! You have completed the Pastry Chef Career Ladder!

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Chef Lovorn did summer internships while attending Culinary School?

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Executive Pastry Chef

As you may have learned, not many people follow the same career ladder. Being a Pastry Chef opens up so many different opportunities and experiences that rarely will you find a Pastry Chef that has followed the same Career Ladder as another. Scott Lovorn, the Executive Pastry chef at Circa 1886 has traveled the country and experienced many things thanks to his profession. Let's listen to Scott tell us about his past experiences and show us something really cool!

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Going to Culinary School taught Kelley the fundamental skills needed to get where she is today.

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Head Cake Decorator

Kelley has quickly moved up her Pastry Chef Career Ladder. As Head Cake Decorator for Piggly Wiggly Kelley is responsible for making sure all cakes and pastries are looking perfect in the store and for customers picking up their tasty treats. Kelley loves the smiles that come from her satisfied customers and was happy to share her story for the Pastry Chef Career Ladder. Check it out!

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Before finding her passion for baking and pastry, What did Catherine earn her degreen in?

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Geology	Culinary Arts
Psychology	Pre-med

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Internships

Internships are a great way to learn and explore a career field and we highly recommend you seek them out before choosing a career. Catherine is currently working at WildFlour Pastry and has quickly learned that being a Pastry Chef is the right job for her. Take a look at Catherine's video explaining why she chose her internship and what she wants to do after it.

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Pastry Chefs are Well Organized, Precise, Creative, and Passionate.

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The ProStart culinary arts classroom is the first step of your Pastry Chef career. In High School, ProStart culinary arts classes will teach you the fundamental skills needed to run a successful kitchen or foodservice operation. Take a look at Jasmine as she tells you about her high school experiences and the next steps of her Pastry Chef Career Ladder.

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Resumé	Professionalism
Appearance	Schooling

Clean the Ovens	Talk with Her Manager
Mop the Floor	Check Her Orders

Peanut butter and Cinnamon	Peanuts and Chocolate
Cinnamon and Sugar	Salt and Pepper

Pastry Shop Owner

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Executive Pastry Chef

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Head Cake Decorator

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Internships

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